Study finds Black applicants in New Jersey denied gun permits at significantly higher rates than whites

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TRENTON, N.J. — Black residents in New Jersey were denied firearm permits at disproportionately higher rates than white applicants, according to a study by the advocacy group Rise Against Hate. The study,…

February 9, 2025

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New Jersey sees two-week break from seismic activity after recent tremors

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TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey has gone two weeks without an earthquake, marking a brief pause in the state’s frequent minor seismic activity. The last recorded earthquake in the state occurred two…

February 8, 2025

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Bedford County foster father sentenced to up to eight years for violently shaking toddler

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HARRISBURG, Pa. – A Bedford County man has been sentenced to four to eight years in prison for violently shaking his foster son, causing serious injuries, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced.…

February 8, 2025

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New Jersey Suing to Stop DOGE from Cutting Waste in the Federal Government

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TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined 18 other state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a policy granting Elon Musk and…

February 7, 2025

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Former Clark mayor sentenced for abusing town resources, forging documents

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TRENTON, N.J. — Former Clark Township Mayor Salvatore Bonaccorso has been sentenced to probation and fined $15,000 after pleading guilty to abusing municipal resources for his private business and submitting fraudulent permit…

February 7, 2025

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Philadelphia man pleads guilty to stealing deceased classmate’s identity for fraud, gun permit application

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Philadelphia County man has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges after stealing a deceased classmate’s identity to fraudulently obtain a driver’s license, vehicle registration, insurance, and apply for…

February 7, 2025

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Phil Murphy, New Jersey Join Democrat Party’s War Against Elon Musk’s Federal Financial Accountability Audit

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TRENTON, N.J. – A coalition of 14 state attorneys general announced plans to sue the U.S. Department of the Treasury over its decision to grant Elon Musk and his Department of Government…

February 7, 2025

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Spadea Resurrects 81-Year-Old Political Strategist With Track Record of Being Wrong, Ties to Willie Brown

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TRENTON, N.J. — Republican political strategist Ed Rollins has announced the formation of a new Political Action Committee (PAC) dedicated to supporting conservative talk radio host Bill Spadea’s campaign for governor of…

February 6, 2025

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Court Dismisses Phil Murphy’s Blockbuster Lawsuit Blaming Oil Industry for Climate Change

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TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey court dismissed the state’s lawsuit against major oil companies for their alleged climate change role, delivering a setback to environmental activists and the attorney general’s office.…

February 6, 2025

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New Jersey vows to defy Trump order restricting gender-affirming care for children

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TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin joined 14 other attorneys general in opposing an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump, which seeks to eliminate federal support…

February 6, 2025

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New Jersey, Sanctuary Cities at Risk to Lose Federal Funding Under A.G. Bondi Freeze

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NEWARK, NJ — Newly sworn-in Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered the Justice Department to suspend federal funding for sanctuary cities, according to a report. Bondi’s directive, issued Wednesday, calls for a…

February 5, 2025

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Blair County Powerball Ticket Hits Big with $100K Win

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WILLIAMSBURG, PA — A Powerball ticket with Power Play worth $100,000 was sold in Blair County for the February 1 drawing, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced. The winning ticket, purchased at Martin General…

February 5, 2025

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Governor Murphy Just Made it More Difficult for Ordinary New Jerseyans to Run for Political Office

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TRENTON, N.J. — After vowing to fight for voting rights and political accessibility for everyday New Jersey citizens, Governor Phil Murphy just signed a new bill into law that would increase the…

February 5, 2025

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New Jersey expands ARRIVE Together mental health crisis program to Brick and Toms River

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TRENTON, N.J. — The ARRIVE Together program, designed to improve law enforcement responses to mental health crises, has expanded to Brick Township and Toms River, making it available in New Jersey’s 15…

February 4, 2025

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Blair County Lottery Player Scores $100,000 Powerball Win

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MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball® with Power Play® ticket worth $100,000 was sold in Blair County for the Saturday, February 1 drawing, lottery officials announced Monday. The winning ticket, purchased…

February 4, 2025

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Bucks County firearms dealer charged with illegally supplying guns to felon

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Bucks County firearms dealer has been charged with illegally transferring guns to a convicted felon, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced. Scott Liebowitz, 31, of Feasterville-Trevose, is accused…

February 4, 2025

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Former Paterson mayor escapes second prison term in 2022 criminal contempt case

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TRENTON, N.J. — Former Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres has been sentenced to three years of probation for launching an illegal 2022 mayoral campaign in violation of a court order barring him…

February 4, 2025

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New Jersey Offers Post-Conviction Relief for DWI on Allegedly Faulty Tests

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New Jersey Offers Post-Conviction Relief for Affected DWI Cases **Trenton, NJ** - The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General announced that individuals who were arrested or convicted for Driving While Intoxicated…

February 3, 2025

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Unlicensed Dental Assistant Sentenced to Prison

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Unlicensed Dental Assistant Sentenced to Prison **HARRISBURG, PA** - Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Rose Calese Horne, an unlicensed dental assistant, was sentenced to 18 to 36 months in prison for…

February 3, 2025

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New Jersey Warns Against Trump’s Federal Employee Buyout Program

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Attorney General Warns Against Misleading Federal Employee Buyout Program **TRENTON, NJ** – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 11 attorneys general to caution federal employees about…

February 3, 2025

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